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Presentation on theme: "Biography of Tomie dePaola By Carly Part. Childhood of Thomas Anthony de Paola… Born on September 15, 1934 in Meriden, Connecticut.

Two parents, father."— Presentation transcript:

1 Biography of Tomie dePaola By Carly Part

2 Childhood of Thomas Anthony de Paola… Born on September 15, 1934 in Meriden, Connecticut. Two parents, father was barber.

Drawing and dancing were childhood passions. Raised money for family through tap dancing.

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Had exceptional memory. Worked in drama throughout high school.

3 Growing up… Scholarship to the Pratt Institute in New York, where he said he “spent four years learning how to draw everything” and “realizing other artists do exist.” Inspired by art galleries & Ben Shahn.

After graduating, Tomie went through what he likes to call his “Brief Period”. Tomie joined the